In 1990, Li Chengru, who had reached the peak of his career, was full of ambition to open a large shopping mall called "Special Special". In his opinion, there will be no obstacles to a chic and dignified life, and he will stand at the peak of his life to enjoy glory and wealth.
On the first day of opening, Li Chengru stood at the entrance of the mall in a high-spirited suit, looking at the bustling flow of people, beaming with pride. Through the glass door, he looked at the colorful goods in the mall, neatly and neatly marked, clearly visible.
This is a testament to his success and the pinnacle of his life.
However, the good times were short-lived. Overnight, Li Chengru invested a huge amount of money in foreign exchange speculation at the instigation of a friend, but lost a lot of money. He looked at the miserable numbers on the account, and the whole person was stunned.
Years of struggle have come to naught overnight, which is worse than any failure. Li Chengru collapsed on the sofa and looked at the family portrait hanging on the wall in a daze—that was his most glamorous appearance.
At this moment, this man who once had everything, has nothing.
The huge blow left Li Chengru devastated, but he knew that continuing to dwell on the pain would not solve the problem. In the end, he chose to put a moth to a fire and re-enter his acting career.
On stage, Li Chengru swayed to his heart's content, making a lot of nonsense, and his sharp style impressed the audience. He was fascinated by the flash and was sought after, and won the peak of his acting career.
However, success can't fill everything, and Li Chengru in the audience is still lonely and empty. The two marriages ended in failure, and the only son Li Dahai lived a poor life when his acting career was in full swing.
In order to fill the hollowness and deficiencies in his heart, Li Chengru began to drink heavily and take risks. He threw himself into more dangerous and intense performances, thirsting for an adrenaline rush.
In an interview, Li Chengru publicly criticized his son for "being good for nothing but being good-looking", which made Li Dahai, who was working hard, extremely embarrassed.
Li Chengru is immersed in the vanity of his career, but neglects his responsibilities as a father. He devoted all his energy to his stage career and refused to make contact with his son. Until that moment - 68-year-old Li Chengru was accidentally seriously injured in an equipment failure, and when he was lying on the hospital bed, he suddenly realized that except for his family, all honor and applause were so empty.
This father's debt, he will have to repay it after all. After being discharged from the hospital, Li Chengru staggered alone in Xiao Suo's community. He was just about to press the elevator when he suddenly saw a flyer glued to the elevator door, on which was a promotional poster for his son Li Dahai to hold a concert in the local area.
Li Chengru was shocked, but also had the urge to contact his son deep in his heart.
Early the next morning, Li Chengru plucked up the courage to dial Li Dahai's agent and asked to meet. At first, Li Dahai was a little defensive, but gradually he was also moved by his father's sincere attitude - Li Chengru not only bought the front row ticket to support his son, but also begged him to forgive himself with red eyes.
After the performance, Li Dahai took the initiative to invite Li Chengru to the backstage. He looked at the new wrinkles on his father's forehead and the sunken corners of his eyes, and mixed emotions rose in his heart. In the end, he embraced Li Chengru in silence.
In this way, the apologetic father and the tolerant and kind son got back together.
With the support of Li Chengru, Li Dahai finally realized his music dream. His first album was a commercial success, and the father and son duo joined hands at the awards ceremony to share the joy of honor.
Li Chengru, who is now 70 years old, no longer runs around the performance scene, but chooses to accompany his son. No matter what bottlenecks Li Dahai encountered, his father always listened patiently and gave him analysis and advice.
Li Dahai has also gradually matured and is no longer so willful. Mr. Li, 68, sits on a bench by the lake, the glow of the setting sun on his wrinkled face. After years of traveling, he suddenly realized that the most precious part of his life is the time spent talking warmly with his family around the fire.
He opened the photo album on his mobile phone, which was full of photos of Li Dahai and him over the years. The first video goes back to 5 years ago, and Li Dahai on the screen is still a father.
Now this little life can talk and walk, but Li Chengru has missed a lot of bits and pieces of his growth.
He knew that this was the price he paid for choosing a career when he was young and abandoning his wife and children. However, life is short, good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and there is still a long way to go, and he must seize the opportunity to make up for it.
Turning off the camera, Li Chengru looked at the leisurely lake in front of him. He remembered feeding ducks in the park with his mother as a child. At that time, his mother never complained about the hardships of life, but patiently taught him to be a caring person.
Now 80 years old, his mother is still waiting for him to come home for the New Year, hoping to relive the past with him.
Li Chengru wiped his tears and sent a message to Li Dahai, saying that he would definitely go home for a reunion in the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. He also booked his ticket home online. For those who are still there, he will never miss a company again.
Back then, when Li Chengru chose to abandon his wife and children, countless passers-by gloated and were happy to see him fall from the clouds to the dust. The district was full of ridiculous comments that didn't make a big deal of it, which made his reputation fall into a trough.
However, when the 68-year-old Li Chengru got back on track, reconciled with his son, and regained a happy life, these passers-by disappeared. They don't really look at themselves and reflect on what is the meaning of life.
They are just a group of spectators who use other people's misfortunes as after-dinner conversations, and Li Chengru as a tool to gain traffic and attention.
Li Chengru did not complain about the arrangement of fate, nor did he complain about the heavens and others. He just silently atoned for all his mistakes over the years and apologized to his relatives. Now that happiness has come back to our side, the comments of netizens are even less worrying.
Everyone goes through ups and downs, and it's important to get up in time. And 68-year-old Li Chengru has won a hard-won rebirth.